THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

It certainly has been a hot summer so far! I've had to water my garden almost everyday, as I'm sure many of you have. Had a chance to go to Safari Niagara with the kids a few times, enjoying the splash pad on a number of occasions.
As for the Awana year coming up, I'm busy preparing not only our club at Ridgeville Bible Chapel, but planning out what will undoublty be a busy year in the Golden Horseshoe area. I have a Bible camp that I'm looking after the weekend of August 3-6th, then onto more missionary training the following weekend, planning a possible golf tournment for Awana dads and leaders, a fundraising banquet for our missionary work and the big Awana conference coming up!
As well as the normal speaking on Sundays. So it's going to be a busy couple of weeks!
I hope everyone is having a blessed and relaxing summer and I'm looking forward to seeing you all at club in a short few weeks!

GREAT TIME AT SPARKS CAMP!

Elysa, Jacob and I had a great time at Sparks camp despite the rain. We got to meet new friends, do some awesome crafts and the rain even let up enough for us to get outside and play some games.
Special thanks to John Froom for all the hard work in planning the event. Remember, next year if you finish all your handbooks and recieve a Sparky award, you qualify for Sparks camp.

Sparkies camp this coming Saturday

This coming Saturday is the yearly Sparkies camp hosted by Awana Ontario's missionary team. Sparkies that have completed all three of their handbooks qualify for a day of great fun and excitement! I'll be there with all the Sparkies from South Western Ontario, soaking up all the fun. Two of our own clubbers from Ridgeville have qualified to be there....way to go guys! I'll see you Saturday.
As for the summer months, keep checking back on the blog to see what's happening as we prepare for next Awana club year, where I'll be, and what's happening with Awana International Canada.
I hope everyone is doing great and enjoying the nice weather....I know I have....gone golfing a couple of times, and only lost like 15 golf balls......pretty good for me!
Missing all you clubbers.........know that we are praying for you and your families regularly.

ANOTHER GREAT YEAR

Another Awana year has come and gone....and it was a great year. It was a privilidge to be the club's commander and I know it was great serving with all the directors and leaders. They all sacrifice alot to serve in their various positions and I want to publically thank them.
As for the year who can forget the highlights, like crazy hat and crazy hair night, the Christmas concert, lights out night, Joanne setting up dangling donuts for the clubbers to eat, the Grand Prix and of course the great work that the clubbers put in finishing their handbooks. I will definetly miss all you clubbers and parents over the summer, but don't be strangers to Ridgeville, if you don't have a home church, come by anytime to worship the LORD with us.

And finally, here is the year end video for posterity........enjoy everyone and remember to apply what you learned at club, and be a light for Jesus where you are.

AWARDS BANQUET THIS TUESDAY

THE T&T EXCELLENCE, CHALLENGE AND TIMOTHY AWARDS

We are at the end of the Awana year already. It has been another great year with the clubbers and leaders. Though I have missed a number of nights being on the road visiting other clubs with Awana International Canada, I know the clubbers have worked really hard and there are a number of awards to hand out.
Dinner begins at 6pm in the gym with the awards program beginning at 7 pm upstairs in the sanctuary. Parents will be responsible for their children as this is not a regular club night. Invite your grandparents, aunts, uncles or anyone else you might want to see what you do on Tuesday nights!

THE SPARKY AWARD

PIZZA AND MOVIE TONIGHT

Winning teams of the last quarter of the year, meet me at the chapel at 6pm for pizza and a movie to follow. Parents as always are welcome......not sure what movie we will be watching, but I'll try to pick something good for all ages. I'll see you tonight.
Don't forget our Good Friday brunch tomorrow at 10am with a short program to follow upstairs.
And last but not least, our annual awards and dinner is next Tuesday at 6pm with the awards program to follow. Parents please plan to attend as we reward our clubbers for all the hard work they have done this past year.